2003 Peugeot 406 C Owner's Manual

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2.2 litre 16 valve petrol engine 1 -
Power steering reservoir.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.

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3 litre 24 valve V6 petrol injection engine 1 -
Power steering reservoir.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.

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2.2 litre 16V turbo diesel HDI engine 1 -
Power steering reservoir.
2 - Coolant reservoir. 3 -
Windscreen and headlamp*
wash reservoir.
4 - Battery.
5 - Air filter. 6 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
7 - Engine oil filler cap.
8 - Dipstick.
* According to destination.

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CHECKING THE LEVELS Oil level Check the level regularly and top up between changes. Maximumconsumption is 0.5 litres per 600miles (1 000 km). The oil level should be checked with the vehicle level and the engine coldusing the oil gauge or the dipstick.Dipstick There are two marks on the dipstick: A= maximum
Never fill past this mark. B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of the engines and of the emission control sys-tems, the use of additivesin the engine oil is prohi-bited.
Oil change According to the indications of the
"PEUGEOT SERVICES" .
Note: avoid any prolonged contact of
used oil with the skin. V iscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must meet the manufacturer's require-ments.
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Brakes and clutch level: -The level should always be bet- ween the DANGER and MAX
marks on the reservoir.
- If the level drops substantially,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer imme-
diately.
Fluid change - must be carried out according to the manufacturer's servicing sche-dule.
- use fluids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfil DOT 4standards.
Note: the brake fluid is noxious and
very corrosive. Avoid any contactwith the skin. Coolant level Use the fluid recommended by the
manufacturer. When the engine is warm, the tem- perature of the coolant is controlledby the engine fan. Because this fan
can operate with the ignition off andbecause the cooling system is pres-surised, wait for at least one hourafter the engine has stopped beforecarrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of burns, slacken
the cap to the first notch to release the pressure. When the pressure hasdropped, remove the cap and top upthe level. Used products Do not dispose of used oil, brake fluid or coolant down drains or on theground. Power steering fluid level Open the reservoir with the engine cold. The level should always beabove the MINI mark, close to theMAXI mark. W
indscreen and headlamp*
wash fluid level For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we advise that you useproducts recommended by
PEUGEOT.
* According to destination.

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Only use products
recommended by Auto-
mobiles PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as important as the power steeringand the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
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CHECKS Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential. If you drive in
very dusty conditions, change ittwice as often. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular forvehicles that are used in town, forshort journeys. It may be necessary to check the thickness of the pads even betweenservices. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Oil filter Replace the cartridge regularly in accordance with the servicing sche-dule.

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Only use products
recommended by Auto-
mobiles PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as important as the power steeringand the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
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CHECKS Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential. If you drive in
very dusty conditions, change ittwice as often. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular forvehicles that are used in town, forshort journeys. It may be necessary to check the thickness of the pads even betweenservices. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Oil filter Replace the cartridge regularly in accordance with the servicing sche-dule.

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CHANGING A WHEEL Access to the spare wheel and jack Lift the boot carpet using the lifting hook. Secure the hook behind theboot seal.T
ools
1 - Wheel brace.
2 - Centralising tool.
3 - Trim remover/wheel brace
extension.
4 - Jack.
5 - Removable towing eye.
6 - Chrome trim tool
The tool holder supports the boot
floor. Reposition it to prevent anydeformation of the floor when loa-ded. T ighten the spare wheel securing
strap to prevent noise and for your safety in the event of a frontalimpact. Removal -
Park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery ground.
- Apply the handbrake, engage firstor reverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
- Remove the centre trim.
- Loosen the wheel bolts.
For vehicles fitted with alloy wheels,remove the chrome trims beforehand(see the section in this chapter entit-led 'Special features of alloywheels').
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-The jack is fitted with a system which enables it to be folded or
unfolded rapidly.
-T ake the jack from the toolkit and
close it by pressing the ends A.
- Place the jack at one of the loca-tions Eunderneath the vehicle, as
close as possible to the wheel tobe changed. Unfold it by pulling theends A.
- Extend the jack using the wheel-brace 1and the extension 3.
-T ake out a wheel bolt at the top
and fit the centralising tool 2.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and remo-ve the wheel. Fitting a wheel -
Position the wheel using the cen- tralising tool to assist you.
-T ighten the bolts by hand, and
remove the centralising tool.
- Partly tighten the bolts using thewheelbrace.
- Fold the jack and remove it.
- Fully tighten the wheel bolts usingthe wheelbrace.
- Replace the centre trim by pres-sing it with the palm of your hand.
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For your safety, always change the wheel:
- on level, stable, non-slipperyground,
- with the handbrake applied,
- with first or reverse gear enga-ged (position Pfor the automatic
gearbox).
Never go underneath a vehiclewhich is supported only by a jack(use a ramp). After changing the wheel - have the tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure checkedby a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible,
- have the punctured tyre repai-red and refit it to the vehicle assoon as possible.